December 18, 2024 - Events Calendar
December 19-22 – PSJA North Early College High School will present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. They will be performed at the Gilbert Zepeda Performing Arts Center, 500 E. Nolana Loop, in Pharr.
December 18 – Gelman Stained Glass Museum presents Winter Texan Day with $5 off their regular $20 admission. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s a self-guided visit that includes a digital map compatible with smart phones. The museum is located at 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., in San Juan. Call (956) 601-0838, or visit www.gelmanmuseum.org, for more information.
December 19 – Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System for a series of informative Veteran Townhalls where you’ll learn about the latest regarding VA facilities that serve Veterans. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Harlingen VA Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Drive.
December 20 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will hold Our Night Sky, which requires reservations, at 7 p.m. Call ahead to confirm program date and time at (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, in Mission.
December 20 – McAllen Wind Ensemble presents Noche Magica, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Although the event is free, you must have a ticket to enter. You can obtain a ticket at www.mcallenwindensemble.org.
December 20 – Pharr Community Center present A Tejano Christmas Carol at the DRC Center, 750 W. Dicker Rd., in Pharr, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online for $5 and $8 at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com. If available, tickets will be sold at the door for $8 and $12.
December 20-22 – Pioneer High School Theatre presents the musical Hadestown. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on December 20 and 21, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on December 22. Performances will be held at the school’s auditorium, on the North side of the school, 10001 N. Shary Rd. in Mission. Donation amount for seniors is $5. Cash and Zelle accepted. Tickets may be purchased at the door. A light jacket or sweater is recommended.
December 22 – Buena Vida Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. Pre-orders can be made online at BuenaVidaFarmersMarket.com. For vendor info, call (512) 554-9713.
December 24 – On Christmas Eve you can celebrate the birth of your Savior at Abiding Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Children will participate in worship and there will be a candlelight singing of Silent Night. Christmas Day worship will be the next day at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.abidingsaviorwels.com. The church is located on the northeast corner of Westgate Dr. and 6th Street in Weslaco, 599 S. Westgate Dr.
December 29 – Buena Vida Farmers Market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., every Sunday, at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd., in Mission. Pre-orders can be made online at BuenaVidaFarmersMarket.com. For vendor info, call (512) 554-9713.
December 30 – Come From Away shows at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that opened their homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Visit experiencemcallen.com/broadway-in-mcallen or call the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office at (956) 681-3800.
